David Cameron criticized for role in Chinese-backed project in Sri Lanka

Landon times says the city is a major part of President Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative  

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is facing criticism for promoting a Chinese-funded port city in Sri Lanka amid concerns that it will give Beijing a significant foothold in the Indo-Pacific, the UK’s The London Times reported.   

It was revealed that the former prime minister flew to the Middle East in late September to speak at two investment events for Port City Colombo, having visited the site in person this year.   
The city is a major part of President Xi’s Belt and Road Initiative, China’s global infrastructure strategy, and has been billed as the Chinese-funded rival to Singapore.   
courtesy London Times